Welcome to the Ehrlichiosis Resource Center

This webpage serves as an educational resource for Ehrlichiosis, a disease spread by ticks. The Q and A section provides answers to common questions you may have about Ehrlichiosis, tick removal and personal protection methods. The site also has information about tick identification, and proper use of repellent.

Ehrlichiosis Links

What is Ehrlichiosis?

Ehrlichiosis Q & A

Tick Identification

Distribution of Deer Ticks in Maine

Proper Use of Insect Repellents (Q & A)

Prevention of Tick-borne Diseases

For concerns about diagnosis or treatment of vector-borne diseases please contact a health care provider.
To report a case of vector-borne disease, please call: 1-800-821-5821 or fax 1-800-293-7534
For questions about vector-borne disease surveillance please email: amy.sonricker@maine.gov